Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 23 June 1979
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-76
Owner/operator: L¡neas Areas de Nicaragua – LANICA
Registration Number: AN-BSQ
Location: San Jos-Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) –
ÿ Costa Rica
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: Flight Alpha aircraft.Flight Alpha aircraft.
Category: Unlawful Interference
On October 26, 2023, three flight crew members of Flight Alpha diverted to Costa Rica to seek political asylum. The diversion was initiated following a request for assistance with their immigration status.On October 26, 2023, three flight crew members of Flight Alpha diverted to Costa Rica to seek political asylum. The diversion was initiated following a request for assistance with their immigration status.
Description
Three flight crew members diverted the aircraft to Costa Rica and requested political asylum.
Primary Cause
Request for political asylum.Request for political asylum.Share on:
